originalmente
“originalmente” means “originally” in Spanish (at the beginning or in the first place).
originally
Also: initially, at first
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Originalmente, la casa era de color azul.
A2Originally, the house was blue.
Esta película fue pensada originalmente para niños.
B1This movie was originally intended for children.
Aunque vive en Madrid, ella viene originalmente de un pueblo pequeño.
B2Although she lives in Madrid, she originally comes from a small town.
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From the Spanish word 'original' combined with the suffix '-mente' (manner/mind), tracing back to the Latin 'originalis' meaning 'beginning' or 'source'.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'originalmente' at the end of a sentence?
Yes, but it is much more common and natural to place it at the beginning or before the main verb.
What is the difference between 'originalmente' and 'al principio'?
'Originalmente' is slightly more formal and often used for the very first version of something (like an original plan). 'Al principio' is more common in casual conversation to mean 'at the start'.
Is it 'originariamente' or 'originalmente'?
Both are correct and mean the same thing, but 'originalmente' is much more common in everyday Spanish.